Why I Deserve A Scholarship

It takes a lot to be a leader. It takes experience, communication, positivity, passion, and much more to be an effective leader. Communication, positivity, and passion are the three most important characteristics to me. I represent all three of these with great pride. I communicate effectively whether it be in the classroom, on

Thus, I believe I deserve this scholarship because with all the attributes, discipline and commitment, I have the potential to succeed and make a contribution to the world.

I am Oliver Zhang, an 8th grader at Canyon Middle School. My life has constantly been centered on a tiny part of America, Castro Valley in Northern California. America is a large country with landmarks like Capitol Hill symbolizing democracy in our nation. Now thanks to the internet, these places can be observed anywhere within just a few keystrokes.

I believe I deserve this scholarship for numerous reasons. I am a hardworking person, who always strives to do my best, and tackles any challenge posed with the ambition. My greatest desire is to become a successful engineer, however the financial burden that college bares is too great an obstacle to conquer on my own. I believe I deserve this scholarship, because investing in mem would be investing in the future.

To say that I deserve this scholarship more than anyone else who applies seems pretentious. My entire life I have been taught that nothing in life is owed to me, but rather I need to work my hardest to accomplish my goals and overcome obstacles. One of the obstacles I currently face is funding my college career. Scholarships and grants are imperative to not just me, but every student that does not have financial support from their parents. My parents are unable to contribute financially to my education, but support me wholeheartedly in my endeavors. For the last several years, I have maintained a full-time minimum wage job to help with books and some tuition; however my classes are requiring more of my time. In order to become a full-time

I believe that I should be awarded this scholarship because I am hardworking. I help my family by doing chores around my house, I work hard to keep up my 4.13 GPA , and I participate in multiple clubs and sports. I am the computer programmer for my school’s STEM for Girls club and I participate in Art Club. I do cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track.

I believe I should be awarded with this scholarship because I'm a person that doesn't give up. I moved to United States 3 years ago, and I domain the language in less of time that a normal person. I'm a hardworking that is ready to fight for the dreams. My dream is to go to University of Nevada, Reno and graduate with a major in education and hep kids that have the same issues that I had when I moved. Not knowing the language, culture, and educational system can be hard for immigrants. Specially when it comes out to interact with others.

I believe the traits one looks for in a recipient are something a person begins building early in life. I am a tinker, an analyst, and above all, I am unique. I know I have enough confidence in my academic discipline and passion to fill the entire Allen E. Paulson Stadium, in theory. I know that I am a driven young woman who has dreams, goals, and aspirations of becoming successful in the field of all things computer related. I am aware I have made the decision to pursue a career in one of the toughest fields for women - Engineering. Pursuing that field means one day I’ll be building drones for the military, as always imagined. Since I cannot financially afford to attend Georgia Southern University on my own, receiving a scholarship will greatly assist me in achieving my goals.

I am the first generation in my family to attend college. My mother is unable to provide me with assistance with college because she makes fairly over minimum wage and has to take care of my two sisters as well, so this scholarship is greatly appreciated. I view my mom as both my mom and dad. She has to work extremely hard to assist my family. She has raised me and given me all the tools to succeed, except for money to pay for college. She has shown me integrity, dedication, and hard work. Next to my older sister, I am the second person in my family to attend college. Going to college is an achievement to my family and I am motivated by them every day to succeed. I view my older sister as a role model and I too would like to be a role model for my younger sister and her friends to further their education from high school. Being the first person in my family to go to college is an achievement to my family and I motivate my sisters and their friends to further their education from high school. I will not let my financial status prevent me from doing my best and achieving my goals of becoming a Registered

I would like to be considered to receive the Catholic Daughters of America College Scholarship for a variety of reasons. One of the reasons is that I highly value education and have proved to be a dedicated student. I will graduate at the top of class and have received recognition for excelling in my educational path throughout high school. I have the skills that are needed to be successful in the college setting. I also plan on attending a private college, which can be more expensive than public colleges. The scholarship will be utilized to offset the cost. I feel that this private college is the ideal setting to be able to focus on the academic field I want to obtain a degree in. It also has more opportunities for service to others.

There are times in life that you must pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and continue on the beaten path. I have had to do this countless times and in some instances, I thought it would be my last. On the surface, I’m applying for this scholarship with the intention of using it to help pay my college tuition. To a much deeper extent, obtaining this scholarship would aid in my redemption as a student and consequently validate the choice to continue my education. Academically speaking, I was born with the talent to stand toe-to-toe with the best and the brightest. I participated in numerous academic decathlons, competitions, and was a member of different academic honor societies. School was easy for me, but later in life I found out

I would like to receive this scholarship for multiple reasons. This scholarship will help me to further my college education, help pay for college and to help me become more financially stable.

Consistent hard work, excellent grades, and a passion for learning merits me a scholarship. I am driven and enthusiastic when it comes to biology and medicine. Dermatology is the career I plan to pursue, and I am willing to work as hard as possible to get there. I will attend Indiana State University and major in Biology and Pre-Medicine. After finishing my undergraduate studies, I plan on attending Indiana University’s medical school in Gary. My family will not pay for my college so I have to rely on the money I have saved, scholarships, and the money I will earn to fund my education. I have satisfactory grades, as I put the maximum effort into my studies. I work hard in everything I do, whether it be academics, athletics, or community

I believe I deserve this scholarship for numerous reasons. I am a hard working person, who always strives to do my best, and tackles any challenge posed with the ambition. My greatest desire is to become a successful engineer, however the financial burden that college bares is too great an obstacle to conquer on my own. I believe I deserve this scholarship, because investing in mem would be investing in the future.

As Secretary of Student Council, a student mentor for my high school’s autustic social groupl, and a member of National Honor Society, Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society, and Students Working Against Tobacco, I have had the opportunity to leave an impact on both my school and my community. Helping organize an abundance of fundraising events has created a sense of reliability for myself. People know they can count on me to carry out duties and be both a team player and a follower to create a successful outcome for